What's going on in your town after Sandy

Nov. 16, 2012

Boats lay on top of each other in a marina just south of the Mantoloking Bridge in Mantoloking. PETER ACKERMAN/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER NJ Sandy 2012 - 103112 - Boats lay helter skelter on top of each other ina marina just south of the Mantoloking Bridge in Mantoloking NJ. Aerials of the Aftermath from Hurricane Sandy. Peter Ackerman/Asbury Park Press - aftermath121031e / PETER ACKERMAN/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

MONMOUTH COUNTY

ABERDEEN: Town and state permit fees for work due to Hurricane Sandy have been waived.

ALLENHURST: Police officials said the borough is mostly restored and power outages have ended.

ASBURY PARK: There will be a City Council meeting on Monday. The city’s boardwalk remains closed until further notice.

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS: Changes have been made to the school calendar, which can be found online at http://www.ahes.k12.nj.us/ahes/. The harbor office has been relocated to Borough Hall at 100 First Ave.

AVON: The school district has rescheduled its parent-teacher conferences to Monday and Tuesday.

BELMAR: Those who would like to donate furniture can email donations@belmar.com with a description of the items being donated. In the subject line write “Furniture Donation.” A volunteer cleanup will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday at 601 Main St. Volunteers can RSVP on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ events/444907145566455/. Ocean Avenue will remain closed for several months.

BRADLEY BEACH: The Board of Education will meet on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The grace period for property and sewer taxes has been extended to Nov. 30.

BRIELLE: Residents without Internet connectivity can use computers at the borough’s Public Library, 610 South St.

COLTS NECK: Tax payments are due Nov. 26 at 4:30 p.m. Two Santa Claus mailboxes will be placed at the Colts Neck Post Office and Town Hall for children who wish to write letters to Santa and receive replies. All letters should include the child’s full name and the return address.

DEAL: Parent-Teacher conferences have been rescheduled to Dec. 3 to Dec. 5.

EATONTOWN: Tax payments have been extended to today. For assistance, contact the Court Office at 732-389-7612.

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ENGLISHTOWN: Garbage pickup is back on a regular schedule. Officials ask residents to leave debris and branches separated at the curb. There should be no bagged leaves.

FARMINGDALE: The Elementary School is having a Thanksgiving Feast today. The scheduled bulk pickup for Oct. 31, which was canceled because of the storm, has not been rescheduled. Residents will be notified by mail when a date has been determined.

FREEHOLD: Schools will have an early dismissal today for parent-teacher conferences.

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP: The Township Committee meets on Tuesday at 8 p.m. The grace period for taxes has been extended to Nov. 30. St. Robert Bellarmine Church is a drop-off location for donated items for storm victims. The church, is open for the drop-offs from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. The church is at 61 Georgia Road.

HAZLET: The township’s Recreation Commission will be serving a Thanksgiving dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Cullen Center at 1776 Union Ave. The holiday dinner is for the less fortunate residents and also for area senior citizens. Reservations can be made by calling 732-739-0653.

HIGHLANDS: The annual Holiday Tree Lighting will be held in Huddy Park at 6 p.m. Nov. 30. Residents are directed to the Rumson Post Office to pick up mail. The last day to make tax payments without interest is Monday. The 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew remains in effect.

HOLMDEL: Changes to the school calendar can be found on the school district’s website at www.holmdel.k12.nj.us. The grace period for paying taxes has been extended to Tuesday.

HOWELL: The Township Council will waive township fees for two months for permits and inspections of emergency repair damage from Sandy, given proof from property owners that repair work is related to damage from the hurricane. This will also waive state permit fees. The town is looking for another round of volunteers for a clean-up effort Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those 16 and older may volunteer. The meeting place is Department of Public Works on Old Tavern Road.

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INTERLAKEN: A special bulk pickup has been scheduled for Tuesday for storm debris.

KEANSBURG: The 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew remains in effect.

KEYPORT: Changes to the school year calendar will be made after the Nov. 28 Board of Education meeting.

LAKE COMO: The borough has established a storm relief fund for residents in need. Donations can be dropped off at Borough Hall or mailed to Lake Como Relief Fund, P.O. Box 569.

LITTLE SILVER: Borough students will have a shortened school day today for parent conferences. The grace period for tax payments, without interest, has been extended to Nov. 30. The 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew remains in effect for the flood zone area of town.

LONG BRANCH: Parents or guardians should contact their children’s teachers to be notified of changes in the school calendar and parent conferences. Residents have until today to pay taxes without penalty.

MANALAPAN: Manalapan PBA 229 will be having a Jersey Shore Restoration fundraiser at Bar Anticipation in Lake Como on Thursday, November 29. For more information or to purchase tickets visit http://www.tinstop.com/. Residents have until 4 p.m. Wednesday the extended grace period, to pay their taxes without penalty.

MANASQUAN: The borough’s annual Turkey Trot Race has been canceled but the Thanksgiving Parade and bonfire Wednesday is still on. Mayor George Dempsey said there are still 880 homes east of the three bridges without electricity. The 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew for east of Route 71 remains in effect.

MARLBORO: “Trunk or Treat” will take place Sunday in the recreation parking lot from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The town will also be collecting nonperishable food items at the event. The dates for emergency brush pickup have been updated: zones 4, 7, 8 and 3 should be completed by today and zones 1, 5, 6 and 2 will start Monday.

MATAWAN: Borough offices will be closed today. The annual Turkey Trot scheduled for Nov. 24 has been canceled. A town curfew is in effect from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

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MIDDLETOWN: The Turkey Soccer Shoot scheduled for 6 p.m. today is canceled due to the Emergency Distribution Center’s location in the Croydon Hall gym. The township is waiving the interest fee for fourth quarter taxes to match Gov. Christie’s executive order. Residents have until today to pay taxes without penalty.

MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP: There will be a Township Committee meeting on Wednesday. Regular session will begin at 7:30 p.m. Property taxes can be paid until today without penalty.

MONMOUTH BEACH: The borough’s Office of Emergency Management is gathering photos and videos of superstorm Sandy. Those interested can email monmouthbeachoem@gmail.com or burn the data to a disc and drop them off at the Police Department.

NEPTUNE: There will be a Thanksgiving dinner at noon on Tuesday at the Senior Center, at 1607 Corlies Ave. Call 732-988-8855 for reservations. The fourth quarter tax grace period has been extended to Wednesday.

NEPTUNE CITY: There will be a business Board of Education meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m.

OCEAN TOWNSHIP: The Community Hope Fund is sponsoring a food drive for needy families and is accepting nonperishable food donations at Human Services, at Deal Road, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The grace period for taxes has been extended to today.

OCEANPORT: There will be a a special Planning Board Meeting on Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Maple Place School Cafetorium, 2 Maple Place. Residents are directed to to pick up mail at the Monmouth P&DC, 307 Industrial Way West in Eatontown. Tax payments have been extended to Nov. 30.

RED BANK: There will be a Planning Board meeting on Monday at 7 p.m. Borough officials have extended the grace period for taxes to today. For more information, call the tax office at 732-530-2742.

RUMSON: Volunteers will be helping to clear damaged belongings and place them curbside for bulk pickup in the borough. For residents who need assistance, email john@johnekdahl.com.

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SEA BRIGHT: The borough’s 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew is still in effect. and being strictly enforced by police. Residents are directed to the Rumson Post Office to pick up mail.

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SHREWSBURY: The borough’s school district will have 12:30 dismissal days through today.

SHREWSBURY TOWNSHIP: There will be a Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday.

SPRING LAKE: The Spring Lake Holiday/Christmas Kick-off will be held Dec. 1. The event will consist of hayrides, a Santa’s workshop, and a Clayton Livery Miniature Village Train Spectacular.

SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS: A drop off location for donations has been made at 2100 Old Mill Road. No monetary donations are requested. The location is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. For more information call 732-859-3700 or 732-359-7094. The grace period for tax payments has been extended to Wednesday.

TINTON FALLS: Mayor Michael Skudera and Middletown Mayor Tony Fiore will co-host the third annual Snow Summit to be held at the Tinton Falls Borough Hall on Monday at noon.

A volunteer cleanup will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday at Borough Hall, 650 Poole Ave. Volunteers can RSVP on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ events/483511161668945/. A 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew is still in effect.

UPPER FREEHOLD: Internet access in the school’s library will continue through today for those without Internet connectivity. Access is from 4 to 9 p.m.

WALL: There will be a Mommy-Son Dinner Dance tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at Crystal Point, hosted by the Township Recreation. Construction fees for storm related work are waived through the end of the year. Tax penalties are also waived until Nov. 30.

WEST LONG BRANCH: A pasta dinner will be held on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Shore Regional High School cafeteria for the Monmouth Beach, Oceanport, Sea Bright and West Long Branch communities. Attendees pay what they can for admission and cash and gift donations will be accepted. The grace period for taxes has been extended to today.

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OCEAN COUNTY

BARNEGAT: The town has opened the boat ramp at the municipal dock. The Township urges boaters to use extreme caution when using ramp due to nearby debris. surrounding the boat ramp. Officials ask boaters not to access the dock area.

BARNEGAT LIGHT: There will be a special storm debris pick up on Monday, Nov. 19. Officials ask residents to have debris curbside that morning for pick up. For freon items, contact Borough Hall.

BAY HEAD: State Police Maj. Robert Cuomo and his son Maryland State Trooper Brandon Cuomo will be in the borough today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to assist with ongoing Sandy security and recovery efforts.State Police Lt. Col. Edward Cetnar, deputy superintendent of operations, also will be there. To reserve a seat, call 609-882-2000, ext. 6516. The meeting location is in the McDonald’s parking lot prior to entering the borough.

BEACHWOOD: There will be a Borough Council meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

BEACH HAVEN: Residents can pick up their mail at the Brant Beach postal office.

BERKELEY: The town will make access permits available daily at the checkpoint in South Seaside Park. To get onto the island, residents must must show proper identification at the checkpoint. The time limits are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. until further notice.

BRICK: Osbornville Baptist Church on Drum Point Road is offering hot food daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brick Presbyterian Church, also on Drum Point Road, is offering dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Brick Presbyterian Church also has Red Cross cleaning kits, clothing, blankets, food, household products, toilet paper and diapers for distribution and also is accepting donations. Both churches are seeking volunteers.

EAGLESWOOD: The Chinese auction at Eagleswood Elementary School has been rescheduled for Saturday.

HARVEY CEDARS: The grace period for taxes has been extended to Dec. 10. The next public meeting will be Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.

ISLAND HEIGHTS: The Island Heights United Methodist Church will hold a free Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 22 for up to 300 people. Individuals, families and local and out-of-state emergency workers are welcomed. The church will hold three seatings: at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Call the church at 732-929-0444.

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Students displaced as a result of Hurricane Sandy should contact school secretary Cheryl Thomas at 732-929-1222. Tax payments have been extended to Nov. 26.

JACKSON: The Jackson School District is holding a hurricane relief gift card drive to help district staff impacted by superstorm Sandy. Visit www.jacksonsd.org for details. The compost facility on 334 Jackson Mills Road will be open daily from 8 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. Residents removing storm debris may bring commercial vehicles onto the site. Anyone entering the facility must provide legitimate proof of Jackson residency.

The grace period for taxes has been extended to today.

LACEY: Lacey United Methodist Church is requesting donations including nonperishable foods, toiletries, plastic and Ziploc bags, flashlights with batteries, plasticware, etc. Donations can also be made in the form of gift cards. Tax payments for the fourth quarter have been extended to today.

LAKEHURST: The school district will have a shortened schedule today due to parent/teacher conferences, which will run from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m.

LAKEWOOD: The Lakewood Development Corporation is offering UEZ certified businesses micro-loans as disaster relief for those affected by Sandy.

The next township committee meeting will take place Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tax payments have been extended to today.

LAVALLETTE: Residents, property and business owners will be allowed to access the borough today, beginning at 8 a.m. and leaving the island no later than 3 p.m. Proof of residence is required, and residents can only access through the Route 37 bridge in Toms River. Contractors, insurance agents and claims representatives must provide proof liability and workman’s compensation insurance and must be accompanied by a homeowner, resident or property owner. Residents can pick up their mail at Brick Post Office.

LITTLE EGG HARBOR: The school district is asking to be notified of families displaced by the storm so that alternate bus routes may be set for students. Those families should complete the form on the district’s website, or leave a voicemail for the Transportation department at 609-296-1719, ext. 2042.

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LONG BEACH ISLAND: The Long Beach Island Joint Emergency Management Team has requested a Disaster Recovery Center for Long Beach Island. It is not known if, or when, one will be made. Holgate residents will be allowed access to their homes Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A boil water advisory is still in effect.

MANCHESTER: Manchester Middle School will collect money for the charity Kevin’s Kids, which seeks to provide about 400 Manchester children with warm winter coats, new shoes, food and Christmas toys. Checks can be mailed to the school at 2759 Ridgeway Road, Manchester, NJ 08759 with “Kevin’s Kids” noted in the memo line. The grace period for taxes has been extended to Nov. 30.

MANTOLOKING: Officials announced a lost and found website created by a borough resident that helps owners to retrieve some of their misplaced belongings from the storm. The website is https://www.hmwtech .com/wiki/projects/mantolokinglostandfound/Mantoloking _Lost_and_Found.html. For the user name, type in Manto. The password in 08738.

The council will hold their regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. Monday at the Brick branch of the Ocean County Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road. Residents can pick up their mail at Brick post office.

OCEAN GATE: Police officials said no power outages had been reported in the borough.

PINE BEACH: The next borough council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday.

PLUMSTED: The free rabies clinic has been rescheduled for Saturday.

POINT PLEASANT: The Borough’s school district is running “Adopt a Boro Family” drive for families who suffered storm damage. Families who need help or want to assist others may apply on the school district’s web site.

POINT PLEASANT BEACH: Spikes Seafood, 415 Broadway, will reopen today from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. St. Mary’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church, a FEMA-designated disaster relief site, is temporarily relocating its free hot meal service for those affected by superstorm Sandy. Today through Monday, volunteers will prepare and serve meals (dine in or take out) at the Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church’s Christian Education Building on Bay Avenue from 2 to 6 p.m.

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The grace period for taxes has been extended to Nov. 30. Residents are directed to Brielle Post Office for postal services.

SEASIDE HEIGHTS: All residential and business contractors must register with borough police at 116 Sherman Ave. before heading to their job sites. Residents are directed to the Beachwood Post Office to pick up mail.

SEASIDE PARK: Do not consume water. A re-entry sticker or entry work permit is required on vehicles to enter Seaside Park. Stickers are available at the temporary borough hall, 10 Allen St. in Toms River. Vehicles with stickers will have unrestricted access to the borough from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Identification and proof of residency are required to receive a sticker. Contractors, plumbers and inspectors and insurance adjusters also must obtain an entry work permit at the temporary borough hall location. Residents are directed to the Beachwood Post Office to pick up mail.

SHIP BOTTOM: Residents may pick up their mail at the Tuckerton Post Office, 139 Main St. in Tuckerton.

SOUTH TOMS RIVER: South Toms River Elementary has canceled its Scholastic Book Fair and will notify students if it will be rescheduled.

STAFFORD: Police are asking residents to limit calls to the department to emergencies only. The Ocean County Senior Education Outreach Seminar will be held today from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Ocean County Southern Service Center at 179 S. Main St. in Manahawkin.

SURF CITY: Borough Hall offices are now open for normal hours, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The grace period for fourth quarter taxes has been extended to Nov. 30. The borough is receiving mail through Tuckerton post office.

TOMS RIVER: The Township Council will meet in emergency session at 5 p.m. today at Town Hall to appropriate $30 million in cleanup costs related to superstorm Sandy.

Strickland Boulevard North to Sixth Avenue in Normandy, Chadwick Beach, Normandy Shores, Chadwick Beach Island, Normandy Beach, and Silver Beach residents can access their homes on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents can only access from the Route 37 bridge and must carry identification and proof of residence.

Residents with a 08753 and 08755 ZIP code should go to the Lakewood postal facility at Swathmore Avenue. Those with a 08757 ZIP code are directed to the Holiday City Toms River facility.

TUCKERTON: Tuckerton Seaport will continue to host Ladies Night Out today from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Visitor’s Center for shopping, food, crafts and entertainment. The Seaport, at 120 W. Main St., sustained significant storm damage.

WARETOWN: Volunteers are needed at the Holly Shop for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. There will be a Senior Advisory Board meeting on Monday, Nov. 19 at 10:30 a.m.

The power outage updates are as of Thursday evening. Get updates on www.app.com.